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The ionization potential of the hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV. Its energy in n = 2 energy state is

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-3.4 eV
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-6.8 eV
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-13.6 eV
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- 27 .2 eV
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Solution

The correct option is A -3.4 eV
Energy of the electron in the first orbit of the atom, E1=13.6 eV
Its energy in the second orbit, E2=13.6 eV(2)2=3.4 eV
Hence, the correct choice is (a).

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